Where are you from?

Richmond, VA

Current P.R.

3:28

Birthday

January 20

Number of marathons

10

Typical pace

8:00

Favorite marathon

Boston

Occupation

Financial Services

Favorite Running Food

Cheeseburgers & hoppy beers

Hobbies

Biking, adventure races, snowboarding

Who do you train with?

Running buddies from work & races- anyone that will get out of bed before 5:30 and meet me

Favorite book, what are you reading now?

Just finished water for elephants

A quotation you like…

“I run the marathon til the very last mile” Beastie Boys

Personal goals

I’d like to do a trail marathon

Why do you run?

I’ve never been able to sit still so running is a great outlet for me. 

Describe your best marathon memory.

Finishing Pikes Peak!  This marathon was definitely on my lifetime to-do list and I trained hard but the highest altitude I was able to train at was 2500 ft.  Rounding the corner to the finish shoot was the best feeling of personal accomplishment.

Why do you pace?

I coached a marathon training team for several years in Richmond and love helping other runners reach their goals- especially first timers.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

I’m a newbie although I’ve relied on pacers for many of my marathons, including my first time qualifying for Boston.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

The camaraderie of a pace group really keeps you going when the going gets tough.  I love helping others reach their running goals and we’ll have fun along the way!

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

I love talking with other runners and sharing our running experiences and stories along the route- it makes the time fly by!

Anything else you’d like to share?

Marathon race day is like Christmas to me- I love to share that enthusiasm!

What philanthropic activities do you have?

I volunteer with Girls on the Run, support Stray Rescue, the Humane Society, am involved with the United Way.